01Historic Walk
Opium War Museum
鸦片战争博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; a real-name reservation is required.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Dec and Mar-Apr for milder weather; summer visits need heat and rain planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and mild winters
Top Attractions
02Historic Walk
Naval Battle Museum
海战博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; a real-name reservation is required.
Typical Visit
2.5-3.5 hours with Weiyuan Fort
03Historic Walk
Weiyuan Fort
威远炮台
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; use the Opium War Museum booking channel for the Naval Battle Museum-related entry time.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours; longer with the Naval Battle Museum
04Historic Walk
Shajiao Fort
沙角炮台
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; a real-name reservation is required.
Typical Visit
1-1.5 hours
05Historic Walk
Humen Bridge
虎门大桥
All Ages
Admission
The bridge has no pedestrian access. Viewing areas at adjacent historic sites are free, with reservation arrangements for the museum area.
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes; longer with the museum and fort route
06Built Heritage
Keyuan Museum
可园博物馆
All Ages
Admission
CNY 8 for the Old Buildings Area; CNY 4 for students. The exhibition area is free.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
07City Guide
Yuehui Garden
粤晖园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; boat rides, Hanfu rental, and some family attractions charge separately.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
08City Guide
Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park
观音山国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 45 adult admission; advance online tickets are usually around CNY 39. Students and children 1.2-1.5 metres pay CNY 22.
Typical Visit
2-5 hours, depending on route and uphill transport
09Built Heritage
Nanshe Ming and Qing Ancient Village
南社明清古村落
All Ages
Admission
CNY 30 daytime adult ticket; CNY 15 student ticket. Night admission is generally CNY 25.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
10Built Heritage
Tangwei Ming and Qing Ancient Village
塘尾明清古村落
All Ages
Admission
Free entry.
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours
11City Guide
Songshan Lake Scenic Area
松山湖风景区
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; bike hire and other facilities charge separately.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours walking; 4-5 hours for a longer cycling route
12City Guide
Qifeng Park
旗峰公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry. Huangqi Guanyin Ancient Temple generally charges around CNY 5.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours